Macedonia and Thrace, Greece

Places to visit near Sápes

Sápes is a town in Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, home to about 4,506 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 5 mosques & dargahs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cave of Agioi Theodori (22 km), Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά (23 km) and Mesembria-Zone (24 km).

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Sápes, Macedonia and Thrace
Sápes, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sápes at a glance

Location
Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Population
about 4,506
Coordinates
41.0286° N, 25.6931° E
Places within 50 km
82 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sápes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sápes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Sápes, by type

Forts & heritage near Sápes

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Acropolis of Petrota (20 km); the best-known is Mesembria-Zone (24 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Mesembria-Zone · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Dionysus Sanctuary · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Fortification of Maronia · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Clock Tower · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Komotini · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Traianoupoli · fort · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sápes

23 museums within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sápes

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Tζαμί Αλεξανδρούπολης (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sápes

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Symvola Waterfalls (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sápes

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Gratini Reservoir Lake (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Sápes

14 caves within 100 km of Sápes. The closest is Cave of Agioi Theodori (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sápes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sápes
  2. 22 km Cave of Agioi Theodori · cave, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  3. 17 km Σπηλιά του Κύκλωπα · cave, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  4. 12 km Mesembria-Zone · heritage site, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  5. 13 km Dionysus Sanctuary · sanctuary, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  6. 28 km Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά · museum, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  7. 23 km Back to Sápes

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From travellers near Sápes

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How to reach Sápes

    All places near Sápes by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sápes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42107Acropolis of Petrota (20 km)
    Museums1323Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs520Tζαμί Αλεξανδρούπολης (32 km)
    Waterfalls220Symvola Waterfalls (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Gratini Reservoir Lake (26 km)
    Caves314Cave of Agioi Theodori (22 km)
    Churches314Dormition of the Virgin Monastery (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints613Ismaros (20 km)
    Beaches & coast212Dikella - Agia Paraskeni (25 km)
    Other attractions211Tower of Molyvoti (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Εθνικό πάρκο Δάσους Δαδιάς- Λευκίμμης - Σουφλίου (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Maritsa/Evros/Meriç (55 km)
    Parks22Park of St Paraskevi (32 km)
    Buddhist sites01Theotokos Kosmosteira (53 km)
    Treks01ST722 Dikaia - Edirne (94 km)

    Sápes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sápes?

    Cave of Agioi Theodori (cave, about 22 km), Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά (museum, about 23 km), Mesembria-Zone (heritage site, about 24 km), Σπηλιά του Κύκλωπα (cave, about 26 km), Dionysus Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 28 km), Fortification of Maronia (heritage site, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sápes?

    82 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 5 mosques & dargahs, 2 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sápes?

    Acropolis of Petrota, about 20 km by road; Mesembria-Zone (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sápes?

    Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά, about 23 km by road; Tavaniotis Mansion (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Sápes?

    Tζαμί Αλεξανδρούπολης, about 32 km by road; New Mosque (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sápes?

    Start in Sápes, visit Cave of Agioi Theodori, then Σπηλιά του Κύκλωπα, then Mesembria-Zone, then Dionysus Sanctuary, then Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sápes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Sápes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sápes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sápes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.